From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2006 #426 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk Unsubscribe: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe Archives: http://www.smoe.org/lists/joni Website: http://jonimitchell.com JMDL Digest Monday, November 13 2006 Volume 2006 : Number 426 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- returns njc ["Kate Bennett" ] Subject: Re: joni's gallery show ["mike pritchard" ] Re: returns, njc [LCStanley7@aol.com] Re: Subject: Re: joni's gallery show NJC [JoniPD ] John Hall NJC [Chuck Eisenhardt ] kate meets joni [mags h ] How To Choose A Hypnotist For Kate [Nuriel Tobias ] Re: joni's gallery show ["Sherelle Smith" ] RE: njc Veterans Day ["Sherelle Smith" ] Joni Gallery Show ["Anita Tedder" ] The First Pop Song? njc [Nuriel Tobias ] Re: The First Pop Song? njc [Victor Johnson ] joni influenced artist- Ray Lamontagne NJC ["Kate Bennett" ] RE: njc Veterans Day ["Patti Parlette" ] RE: njc Veterans Day ["Sherelle Smith" ] RE: PS joni influenced artist- Ray Lamontagne NJC ["Kate Bennett" ] Joni and the gallery [] Re: The First Pop Song? njc [Nuriel Tobias ] Laurel Canyon [] RE: Laurel Canyon njc? ["Kate Bennett" ] Photos of Joni events in Hollywood and San Diego [] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 01:14:12 -0800 From: "Kate Bennett" Subject: returns njc >I see the name George McGovern and I must tell you it scares me a bit. He's the ultra -left...leaning ...leans....way....out there...kind of guy...left stratosphere..almost 360 ...kidding some.... I would like to read his views on Iraq.. I wonder if it's anywhere on the internet?< I guess he'd look out there left to someone who is out there right (kidding some too)... its all perspective eh? apparently the article is from a book he wrote called Out of Iraq. >My brother laments from time to time on how he could have possibly voted for McGovern. It's a hoot to hear him talk about 1972. His draft issues..right at that age...long hair ..pot....a very Catholic mother who's a Democrat...a Goldwater faithful in his father....now a Nixon household....< it was a miserable time for many... scary with the draft & late 60's assassinations still resonating... & nixon's paranoia & corruption... the music was good though ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:58:22 +0100 From: "mike pritchard" Subject: Subject: Re: joni's gallery show >>Have a Wonderful time! Emiliano<< Emiliano, hoy es tu santo, no? como lo vas a celebrar? Records (recuerdos) de Barcelona. mike en bcn np Bruce Barth: American Landscape ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 08:59:17 EST From: LCStanley7@aol.com Subject: Re: returns, njc Catching up on reading the list... My 2 dinars: What is going on in Iraq is not a War but a "conflict" so it can't be Won nor lost. The mind set that keeps us there is that We have to "Win" this "War." I'm tired of all the W's. Love, Laura ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 15:28:20 +0100 From: JoniPD Subject: Re: Subject: Re: joni's gallery show NJC mike pritchard escribis: > > >>Have a Wonderful time! Emiliano<< > > Emiliano, hoy es tu santo, no? como lo vas a celebrar? > > Records (recuerdos) de Barcelona. > > > > mike en bcn > > > np Bruce Barth: American Landscape > Epa, Mike! My saint's day? I have no idea, dear! I know I will be working and working all through the day (theories about affection and emotional life; hmmm, sounds good, but it's been AGES since I lectured this) Anyway, yesterday it was my birthday, so I went for a simple celebration (lunch in restaurant) with (part of) my family. My daughters they gave me the first book of Charlie Brown's series (yes, I didn't already have this one, he he) to increase my collection: I love "Peanuts" since... well, never mind Marga did buy me a new watch (the one with arabic numbers went broken this same week..) ... and that's all, folks! (by now...) Regards to Elizabeth Emiliano NP: Norman & Nancy Blake: Ballad of Jesse James ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 10:04:48 -0500 From: Chuck Eisenhardt Subject: John Hall NJC Hi, Of all the joy I have taken in the recent 'curb thumpin' of the elephant party (which name is a disservice to a entirely noble creature) I took no greater pleasure than hearing that John Hall had won election. I assume he was running from a district including Saugerties and Woodstock, an area of which I am somewhat familiar, in passing through or stopping for lunch to and from Olivera for the Joni Festival.... I once stood within 3 feet of John as he was checking out of the Regency Hotel in NYC. He was a guitar hero for me, but I failed to say hello. Later, as my band was setting up at Max's, I found Orlean's previous night's set list on the stage. You omit reference to Buffalongo....no penalty. I have been playing 'Ticonderoga Moon' for past three days in his honor. I didn't have a chance to hear his positions, but from the heart and soul evident in his writing and playing, I can expect they were in step. Chuck Eisenhardt ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 07:37:09 -0800 (PST) From: mags h Subject: kate meets joni is this njc?? congratuations kate...if your post wasnt enough to bring me out of lurkdom i'm not sure what is ;-))) i am soooo happy for you that you met Joni!!! i love hearing "the last time i met joni stories" from all who have...so bring em on.Your descriptions of her, brilliant! much love and lingering joni joy to you, mags. ps..a note to the man with the ruby earring....be in touch will ya ;-) bring the stars home www.stardome.ca - --------------------------------- Check out the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 09:16:19 -0800 (PST) From: Nuriel Tobias Subject: How To Choose A Hypnotist For Kate Hypnosis has become a well-respected tool for helping people through all types of difficult situations, such as meeting Joni and not recalling what happened. Kate, i'm willing to pay for any Hypnotist you may choose. Please, let us now everything, Kate. Everything!:) Hugs, Nuri - --------------------------------- Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 17:24:30 +0000 From: "Sherelle Smith" Subject: Re: joni's gallery show Dear Kate, I can't tell you how happy this makes me! I really can't I have to let it simmer, digest, and then digest it some more. What a good day this is that my dear Joni friends have had such an opportunity. Kate, my heart was especially turned to you because of all the love and support you have shown me through the years. I wanted this for you very much and now, I am so happy that you actually high fived Joni!!! That has to be the coolest! I think what I am happiest about is Joni's statement that she is passionate about her music again. I am also thrilled that she has had a chance to see the faces behind some of the names here on this board. I'm happy that she can see that we are real people who truly love her music and love the fact that she goes in whatever direction she wants to with it. I will always give Joni the freedom to fly with her music and will support whatever she does. What a glorious post!!! Thank you Kate! Love, Sherelle Kate wrote: Last night in West Hollywood. Jeff describes it as an installation & as the artist in our family, says he thought it was very well done. And of course, the crowd was as interesting as the show! All of the prints (if that is the right word to describe them) were the same greenish color throughout the gallery rooms. Very striking. And, very different stuff from her paintings. (And not inexpensive. I forget how much the catalogue & poster were being sold for but definitely more than the Mendel catalogue.) It was great to again see Les, Kakki, Julius, Steve, Michele, Pearl & Steve & to meet Lesli & her husband & Julius's friend. Jeff's son (who studied jazz guitar at LA Music academy where he learned how highly regarded she is among the professors there) & girlfriend joined us too. They live in LA & were thrilled to be there. Les, Kakki, Lesli & husband, Jeff & I met for dinner then walked over to the gallery. Weird coincidence was that walking into the restaurant we ran into two good friends of ours from SY who were also attending the opening. Small world. Joni spent some of her time 'backstage' & came out into the main gallery several times where she was instantly surrounded by folks each time. At several points she was explaining some of the art but I couldn't hear. The first thing I saw upon entering the gallery, were the lyrics to Beat of Black Wings on the wall. To the left, were the lyrics to one of her new songs. Both the height of the gallery wall so big. But I'm leaving the best for last. I'd given up on the chance to try & meet Joni because of the crush of the crowd each time she came out. So was just visiting with everyone & enjoying catching up with everyone. I was chatting with Les when he all of a sudden said, do you want to meet Joni? Yes!!!!! (said I), so he led me back to the 'backstage' area where we chatted with some of Joni's people who were very appreciative of all the work Les has done on the website & loved the new look. Then over to meet Joni who was hanging out in a back patio area. She is so stunningly beautiful. Much more beautiful in person than the photos you see of her. Very youthful, animated, and gracious. I think I went into a bit of a time warp & don't quite remember what I said. Julius engaged her in conversations about her cats, etc. She remarked how she'd gotten passionate again about music. That may have been the point that I held up my hand (to high five) & she high fived back. Could have been something else she said but I guess Les will have to remind me cuz I think I was in another world, just entranced with the sound of her voice & her face & the beauty that she exudes so effortlessly. I can't even remember what she wearing! I do recall that I gave her a bag of catalogues from the art museum where I work (hoping she might have some interest in exhibiting there). Les, what an extraordinary gift you gave me to have the opportunity to meet Joni after all these years. I'm never washing my hand again. LOL. Thank you thank you a gazillion times! Jeff & I had a good laugh at the wine being served (being from wine country but no wine snobs are we because we buy it all the time!- Two Buck Chuck from Trader Joes as it is called around here (or Charles Shaw as written on the label). The jmdlrs went on to Kakki's to eat & play. We caught a meal with Jeff's son & girlfriend before driving back to Santa Ynez. Oh, another cool part of the adventure was on the way to LA we took the Laurel Canyon Route from the freeway to the city. Saw some of the famous sites including a stop at the Laurel Canyon Store where I'd never been. Next time we're in the area, I'd like to try their restaurant- it looks pretty good. Kate, floating on cloud nine ;~} _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch with old friends and meet new ones with Windows Live Spaces http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwsp0070000001msn/direct/01/?href=http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=create&wx_url=/friends.aspx&mkt=en-us ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 17:54:26 +0000 From: "Sherelle Smith" Subject: RE: njc Veterans Day Hi Patti, Here is a very beautiful and moving tribute to veterans that will definitely touch your heart. A dear friend of mine posted it on another forum. I know you will love it. Love, Sherelle http://www.clermontyellow.accountsupport.com/flash/UntilThen.swf _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch with old friends and meet new ones with Windows Live Spaces http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwsp0070000001msn/direct/01/?href=http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=create&wx_url=/friends.aspx&mkt=en-us ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 19:29:35 -0000 From: "Anita Tedder" Subject: Joni Gallery Show Oh gosh, I am SO thrilled when someone on our list gets to meet our Joan. Julius sent me the photo he snapped with him and Joni last time he met her and it's part of my screensaver set. His ecstatic face and(hers,too) wiz by me every day! And how Les gets about - that is so cool. Thanks for telling us all about it Kate. How I'd like to hang out with you guys in LA one day. Yours the absolutest greeny green I could ever be and also THRILLED for you all, Anita xx ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 11:54:07 -0800 (PST) From: Nuriel Tobias Subject: The First Pop Song? njc While taking the train south, we spent 2 hours trying to understand which song is considered the very first pop song and came up with more questions than answers. Is there an answer to this question? Nuri - --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 16:11:40 -0500 From: Victor Johnson Subject: Re: The First Pop Song? njc On Nov 12, 2006, at 2:54 PM, Nuriel Tobias wrote: > While taking the train south, we spent 2 hours trying to understand > which song is considered the very first pop song and came up with > more questions than answers. > Is there an answer to this question? > > Nuri > > Yes. Pop Goes the Weasel. Victor NP: Browns & Falcons ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 13:18:19 -0800 From: "Kate Bennett" Subject: joni influenced artist- Ray Lamontagne NJC Most likely there has been discussion of this guy here & I've missed it. Anyway, he played here last night but I had my own gig so couldn't go. But reading the blurb about him was intriguing (a bit of Van Morrison & Tim Buckley. oh my! Worth checking out! ). His website is http://www.raylamontagne.com/ Some songs to hear are at http://www.myspace.com/raylamontagne I was particularly mesmerized by Empty. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 13:27:21 -0800 From: "Kate Bennett" Subject: PS joni influenced artist- Ray Lamontagne NJC http://blueroom.att.com/mainstage/index.php go to interviews, ray lamontagne- he mentions his admiration for joni ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 22:32:44 +0000 From: "Jamie's Box of Paints" Subject: Re: PS joni influenced artist- Ray Lamontagne NJC I love Ray LaMontagne!!! I'm on his myspace already... Both albums are growers... not sure if he's gonna be 'another James (spit) Blunt' as touted by the media... I think he's a much better writer and that voice... could melt the icecaps, or saw through them - just as effectively... Jamie On 12/11/06, Kate Bennett wrote: > http://blueroom.att.com/mainstage/index.php > > > > go to interviews, ray lamontagne- he mentions his admiration for joni > - -- I am a lonely Painter I live in a Box of Paints I'm frightened by the devil But I'm drawn to those ones that 'aint afraid... Jamie Zubairi can be found for voice-overs at http://uk.voicespro.com/jamie.zubairi1 acting CV and showreel at http://uk.castingcallpro.com/u/81749 and on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/jamiezoob ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:57:36 -0800 (PST) From: Peep Richman Subject: Re: Sunday Thoughts and A Few Other Murmurings Hi Jonilista's, On this rainy Sunday, I'm catching up on reading some of the recent Digests.....the rain lends a cozy atmosphere. Laura, your biography of Joni was great!! Thanks for writing it as I can share it with a few woeful souls who know so little, or nothing about our beloved Joni. Just some brief thoughts I'd like to share with you about war, poverty and the sad, sad state of our planet. In my younger years I was an avid activist, participating in march after march, entering into heated debates, and voraciously reading anything I could get my hands on regarding Civil Rights, the Viet Nam War and Poverty. As I grow older, I'm aware that I'm not wiser rather better able to interpret political 'workings'. I'm equally if not much, much sadder. Of course world history clearly establishes the seemingly human lust to fight, to maintain a win-loose position, to claim territory and increase the level of having little or no compassion. Scientific progress alerts us to the consequences of wasting precious resources (remember Earth Day?), scientific medical advancements alerts us to how politics influences cures for major, catastrophic illnesses and the huge effect of pharmaceutical marketing. Technology allows us instant global communication, yet we actually know of the genocide occurring in Darfur, as an example, and we do very little. How is this possible? American and other countries' troops are engaged in horrific battle and innocent civilians caught in the crossfire lose the blessing of living...living in peace. How is this possible? Poverty and starvation claims the lives of hundreds of thousands human beings. How is this possible? The listing of atrocious and totally unnecessary behaviors and events unfortunately would take pages to properly identify. I feel ashamed of myself as I continue learning about so much suffering yet find that I'm not doing one thing to rectify any situation. There is some solace when considering the title of Gail A Hornstein's biography of Frieda Fromm-Reichmann's life, "To Redeem One Person Is To Redeem The World". Perhaps I have accomplished this through my work....I certainly try. There isn't a graceful way to transition to entirely different subjects....I'm switching gears. Lady Isadora, I love the way you construct your thoughts through writing. Oh Bob, I wish I owned an I-Pod. Patti, I share your "virulent strain of JMOCD" . Loren, exactly where is the Lev Moross Gallery? I'd love to order a catalog. Les, there really isn't a word that comes to mind to describe how I feel about the extraordinary gift you gave to Kate and Michael. And Kate, I'm grateful for your detailed description of Joni. Your writing allowed me to almost be somewhere on the ceiling gazing at your meeting Joni. I'm thrilled to hear that Joni said she's "gotten passionate again about music". I took her as saying HER music as well as music in general. Did you? And Patti, as Isadora said, "What a brilliantly and intriguingly put-together collage of Joni quotes and paraphrases!" Patti, I'm saving your collage forever! A few weeks ago I was helping a friend by cleaning his house as he was anticipating a family visit and feeling totally overwhelmed. The entire house is wired for each room to have surround sound. I had the joy of listening to Joni for about eight hours...either I'm obsessive about cleaning or it's a very big house! For some reason or another I know I could ramble on...I'll spare anyone who may read all of my thought-humming. Special wishes to all for a lovely new week. Much love from Bo - --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:12:24 +1100 From: Melissa Gibbs Subject: Re: Joni Mitchell Cover Story Hey Mark and Bob Have I missed something wonderful? I haven9t been able to receive emails for a couple of days, so missed news of Bob9s covers podcast. Any chance of posting the link for me? Off list would be fine, although there maybe some like me who missed it... Thanks in advance Melissa in Sydney ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:51:45 +0000 From: "Patti Parlette" Subject: RE: njc Veterans Day Sherelle shared: > >Here is a very beautiful and moving tribute to veterans that will >definitely touch your heart. A dear friend of mine posted it on another >forum. I know you will love it. > >Love, Sherelle > > > >http://www.clermontyellow.accountsupport.com/flash/UntilThen.swf - ------ Merci, Sherelle. Yes, it got me. Made me cry. And the whole time I watched it I was saying over and over and over again, my friend: "Bring them home. Bring them home. Just bring them home." The choir is beautiful, too. Bring them home. I pray for a new day, a new way. Love and peace, Patti P., wondering how the parents of these kids can stand it... I know I could not bear it _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch with old friends and meet new ones with Windows Live Spaces http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwsp0070000001msn/direct/01/?href=http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=create&wx_url=/friends.aspx&mkt=en-us ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 01:31:43 +0000 From: "Sherelle Smith" Subject: RE: njc Veterans Day Hi Patti, Everyone is different but for the most part, I believe that there is a grace given to the parents of a soldier fighting in the war. That child's sense of honor and duty makes a parent proud no matter how they feel about the war. Their children were willing to risk their lives for others and greater love hath no man or woman. No, those who sanctioned this war have to live with what their hearts knew it was really about and I pray to God that their intentions were as honorable as the hearts of those soldiers who lost their lives for the cause. That's all I can say about the war. Patti, I'm glad that it touched your heart. Love, Sherelle Patti wrote: > >Sherelle shared: >> >>Here is a very beautiful and moving tribute to veterans that will >>definitely touch your heart. A dear friend of mine posted it on another >>forum. I know you will love it. >> >>Love, Sherelle >> >> >> >>http://www.clermontyellow.accountsupport.com/flash/UntilThen.swf > >------ > >Merci, Sherelle. Yes, it got me. Made me cry. And the whole time I >watched it I was saying over and over and over again, my friend: "Bring >them home. Bring them home. Just bring them home." > >The choir is beautiful, too. > >Bring them home. > >I pray for a new day, a new way. > >Love and peace, > >Patti P., wondering how the parents of these kids can stand it... I know I >could not bear it > >_________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Try Search Survival Kits: Fix up your home and better handle your cash with Live Search! http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improve&locale=en-US&source=hmtagline ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 17:52:47 -0800 From: "Kate Bennett" Subject: RE: PS joni influenced artist- Ray Lamontagne NJC Cool, Did you listen to his interview?... he said he can't stand to listen to himself! I agree, great voice & great lyrics & all the rest I love Ray LaMontagne!!! I'm on his myspace already... Both albums are growers... not sure if he's gonna be 'another James (spit) Blunt' as touted by the media... I think he's a much better writer and that voice... could melt the icecaps, or saw through them - just as effectively... Jamie ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 19:48:21 -0800 From: "=?ISO-8859-1?Q?LESLI=20A=20WATTS?=" Subject: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Re=3A=20Cassy=27s=20email=20njc?= thanks got it! hopefully she'll keep giving us excuses to gather. lesli I am so >happy for all of you as if I were there myself! I am most pleased that she >got a chance to meet people from the list and see how wonderful they are!!! > >Love, Sherelle > >Cassy's email: ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 20:02:16 -0800 From: "=?ISO-8859-1?Q?LESLI=20A=20WATTS?=" Subject: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?joni=27s=20art=20opening=20photos?= people who would like to see the few photos i took at the show can email me off list and i'll send them to you. lesli ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 04:33:18 +0000 From: "Patti Parlette" Subject: joni's gallery show Kate, so Joni-blessed, wrote: "She is so stunningly beautiful. Much more beautiful in person than the photos you see of her. Very youthful, animated, and gracious. I think I went into a bit of a time warp & don't quite remember what I said. Julius engaged her in conversations about her cats, etc. She remarked how she'd gotten passionate again about music. That may have been the point that I held up my hand (to high five) & she high fived back. Could have been something else she said but I guess Les will have to remind me cuz I think I was in another world, just entranced with the sound of her voice & her face & the beauty that she exudes so effortlessly." Kate! AWESOME! Thanks so much for the report. I was wondering all day yesterday how it went, and if Joni appeared or not. You got to high-five with Joni? Wow, that is way better than just shaking hands! High-fiving with someone, to me, means a great social interaction. It means you both connected on something (getting passionate about music), you both got it. Way cool! (Aside: a few years ago, when my son was going through the obnoxious teen-aged years, he got some really good news on the phone. I raised my hand to high-five him and he refused to give it back. I said: "What???" and he replied, quite snottily, that NO ONE high-fives anymore -- it's so old-fashioned -- and especially no one EVER high-fives with their MOTHER!) But I digress (comme d'habitude). I'm so glad she showed up, and that you all got to see her. And Julius....God love him....leave it to him, to engage Joni in conversation about her cats (as I glance at the picture on my wall of him "mauling" Joni in the elevator.) I'm thrilled for all of you! Vive la Joan! Love, Patti P. P.S. A heart and mindful thank you to Les who makes all of this connecting possible. _________________________________________________________________ Get FREE company branded e-mail accounts and business Web site from Microsoft Office Live http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:43:17 -0800 From: Subject: Joni and the gallery Great report, Kate! I know that cloud 9 feeling and am so glad you were able to spend time with the Joan. Don't know if anyone else has given a report cuz I'm on digest and have just now come out of Joni party fog after two days ;-) (Kate - you and Jeff were the sensible ones to call it an early night!) We all had such a great time! The crowd crush at the gallery was quite thick - much more claustrophobic than the exhibit in 1999 here. There were a number of actors and actresses there and DAVID GEFFEN, too! We ran into Coyote Rick and Brad who had to leave early for another engagement but they had arrived early and had good Joni time. Also met up with one of the first jmdlers, artist Ken Corral and Tim and my bud David Marine, who I haven't seen since '98! Sue from San Diego, Pearl and Steve from Florida (thanks Pearl for the Sonya Kitchell CD!) the Dulson's, Lesli and Peter (who is cooler than cool), Julius, who drove down last minute from NorCal and our great Les! The paintings were actually large prints, kind of like silk screens, and I recall reading they were created for a ballet in Canada based on the Beat of Black Wings song. Some of us agreed that they looked more like stage art than something you would necessarily want to acquire for your home. I heard last week that some would be available for as little as $1,500 but later heard quotes of $22,000 and $40,000. As mentioned they had the catalog for sale and although I promised to pick up a few for my friends here, they were $200 a piece when all was said and done. I did order one. I think they are a in a limited edition of only 200. You could also buy the "deluxe" package which included the signed catalog and a signed litho for somewhere around $1,600. At one point in the night some of the group wanted to get moving over to my place to party but Les, Julius and Kate were all missing in action. I kept circling the gallery looking for them and then noticed a long line of people waiting behind a closed glass door which had a guard behind it. I knew back there was Joni's smoking space (which she increasingly retreated to during the night) and spotted Julius on the other side. Julius asked the guard and then Joni's friend Val to let me in. I did not go back to meet with Joni because I've already had previous 3 occasions and that is more than I'd ever dreamed of, so I hung out with the most wonderful Val a bit and asked for a photo with him ;-) Joni looked adorable. She had her hair up on top her head and was wearing a black crinkled/pleated Miyake number with dark red lining. I've seen her in the outfit before but can't recall when or where. Somehow all the aforementioned jmdlers except Kate and Jeff made it to my place downtown. Les, Steve and Julius immediately picked up guitars, a mandolin and a dulcimer and started playing as I immediately started pouring the first of many martinis, wine and cuba libres - hee! Lesli's Peter, who is a drummer, wanted nothing to do with my little bongo set but asked me for an old vinyl album cover (we gave him an old Toto) and he pulled out some drumming sticks and ingeniously played percussion on it! The most wonderful part of all was just getting to see all the old group and meeting the new group! It took me a long time to emerge on Saturday. Les and Julius were already playing gorgeous guitar non-stop and I had to drag myself up so I could enjoy before they departed. Wow, I wish I could wake up to such beautiful sounds everyday! Thanks to everyone for being there. It was magical in every way! Kakki NP: Sarah Vaughan - The Face I Love ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:55:12 -0800 (PST) From: Nuriel Tobias Subject: Re: The First Pop Song? njc Reading an article about this song (there's a nice story behind it), it seems you may be closer to the truth than you think, Vic. Nuri Victor Johnson wrote: On Nov 12, 2006, at 2:54 PM, Nuriel Tobias wrote: > While taking the train south, we spent 2 hours trying to understand > which song is considered the very first pop song and came up with > more questions than answers. > Is there an answer to this question? > > Nuri > > Yes. Pop Goes the Weasel. Victor NP: Browns & Falcons - --------------------------------- Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 22:14:13 -0800 From: Subject: Laurel Canyon Kate wrote: "Saw some of the famous sites including a stop at the Laurel Canyon Store where I'd never been. Next time we're in the area, I'd like to try their restaurant- it looks pretty good." Kate you took the perfect route back. You must stop in the store sometime. It is like a museum to the "days" and the guys who work in their are like "curators" of that scene! As Victor mentioned, we went to Pace (means Peace in Italian) when he was here. I've also taken Hell from New Zealand there. It's one of the stops my Joni tour route when jmdlers come to town ;-) It is a fantastic restaurant and though quite small, they often have jazz combos that play during dinner. When Lesli and I were thinking of dinner places for Friday, it came to mind but then I thought of awful traffic considerations. As it was, Lesli's suggestion of the classic old Hollwood Formosa Cafe near the gallery was a brilliant choice. But let's try Pace next time because there has to be a next time in Joni world! ;-) Kakki P.S. Victor and other Rutgers fans - I know next to nothing about football but have also been rooting for them just because it is so unexpected and quite neat! ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 22:53:46 -0800 From: "Kate Bennett" Subject: RE: Laurel Canyon njc? Yes, let's do have dinner at PACE next time... I agree the Formosa was perfect for where we were headed & the food excellent! We did stop in the store on the way to meet ya'll but I need to linger there more next time... I was trying not to be so 'touristy'... but we walked down the road behind the building that goes up a ways (I forget the name of the lane)- I'd read it was the actual 'love street' that Morrison wrote the song about (which I'd recorded a few years ago- love that song... note to self find that tape!) so of course I had to walk up the street singing, 'she walks on love street'... what jeff puts up with.. lol... >Kate you took the perfect route back. You must stop in the store sometime. It is like a museum to the "days" and the guys who work in their are like "curators" of that scene! < ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 23:35:10 -0800 From: Subject: Photos of Joni events in Hollywood and San Diego I am pretty much inept at this tech stuff but hopefully the link below will take you to a few photos of the Joni Tribute in San Diego last weekend and the Joni exhibit in Hollywood Friday night. If all else fails, let me know and I will forward you the jpegs. Now my stuff is just a little amateur taste but I know a few have actual photos and video of Joni and I hope they will find a way to share! Kakki http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc=9p8kzd8j.86dxazlv&Uy=hf88d9&Ux=0 ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2006 #426 ***************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------